Question

Sharina simplified the expression 3(2x – 6 – x + 1)2 – 2 + 4x. In Step 1 she simplified within the parentheses. In Step 2 she expanded the exponent. Which is a possible next step? Simplify the expression by adding and subtracting from left to right. Combine like terms within the parentheses. Combine all x-terms. Distribute the 3 to each term in the parentheses by multiplying.

Answer 1

3x^2 - 42x + 147 - 2 + 4x